“Free societies…are societies in motion, and with motion comes tension, dissent, friction. Free people strike sparks, and those sparks are the best evidence of freedom’s existence.”

Well said.May the sparks of freedom in the hearts and lives of of the American Patriot keep the fires of Liberty ever burning bright.

Salman Rushdie speaks the plain and utter truth.

I like it a lot. One of the many elements of freedom and liberty is that societies are in motion, and with motion — comes tension, dissent and friction. Friction, by far is NOT the "best" evidence of freedom's existence.

The Cutting edge of reality seeks peace when Friction, heat, needs a soothing touch ! Sparks bring light to a dark space.

The responsible individual continues to correct the deficiencies in the social structure to allow for more effective life processes.